CLARKSVILLE, TN – Here’s a look at the top local news stories from Clarksville Now this week.

Amazon still committed to Clarksville despite recent national layoffs: Amazon recently announced it will be laying off 10,000 employees, leaving many to wonder what that means for the distribution center. READ MORE

Little-known SS Clarksville Victory ship from World War II returns, in part, to Customs House: This bit of local history is returning to town, to join a mystery piece that’s been hiding in the Customs House collection. READ MORE

Clarksville named 2nd worst city in America to live without a car: We’ve landed on another national ranking. But it’s not one most of us would like to be on. READ MORE

Cobalt Drive murder trial: Caffey gets 21 years in prison for second-degree murder: The victim’s mother said she woke up at 12:30 a.m. to gunshots, then heard her son yell, “Someone help me!” READ MORE

County looks to take over parking garage plans due to rising costs: The 724-space garage is being funded through a $14 million grant from the state. But as local leaders feared, those funds may not be enough. READ MORE

2 in custody after deadly shooting on Pine Mountain Road: Charges have been filed against an 18-year-old, and police took a juvenile into custody as well. READ MORE

Clarksville Foundry buys 26.9 acres from IDB, plans move: They are looking to move their operations to the north side of the Industrial Park after over a century at their current location. READ MORE

Johnny Miller, former APSU athletic director, CHS coach, dies at 90: Miller was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame and honored as one of the top officials in OVC history. READ MORE

Charities gathered under one website at #ClarksvilleStrong: Welcome to this directory of the charities that support your neighbors in their times of need. READ MORE

Frost flowers bloom, creating fragile ice sculptures: The tiny works of natural art bloomed this week along roadsides in Montgomery County. READ MORE

Who won Clarksville’s Best: Here are the restaurants, shops and services voted best in 2022. READ MORE

Holiday fun guide: Christmas festivals, movies, concerts and more! READ MORE

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